Personal Financial Planning

Whether your retirement dreams are five years away or fifty—the single greatest threat standing in your way is taxes. Unlike losses in the stock market, money lost to taxes never recovers. With untaxed retirement accounts likely to become your largest asset, you face an explosive landscape of costly tax traps, penalties, and a complex maze of rules when it comes time to tap into those savings. Renowned tax advisor Ed Slott returns with the ultimate guide to reclaim control of your financial future and keep more of your money—no matter what Congress comes up with next.

We are living in an era where healthcare costs escalate annually, income is unstable, and risks do not knock before arriving. In this context, life insurance - once seen as a mandatory expense - is gradually revealing a completely different role: a smart, proactive, and deeply humane financial protection strategy. The book you are holding is not a technical document. It is a wake-up call. It is a map. It is a tap on the shoulder reminding you that: if you don't plan to protect yourself and those you love, who will do it for you? Inspired by the wave of self-sufficiency in corporate ...

It’s time to claim your financial freedom. All you need is a road map to follow, and you can create a life most people only dream about. A life free from financial stress. A life full of what matters most to you. In Retire Before Mom and Dad, you’ll learn how to unlock the superpower inside of you that is capable of transforming almost any income into lasting financial freedom.

Introduction for Part One: Foundations of Business and Finance Understanding the Foundations of Business and Finance In today’s fast-paced world, understanding business and finance is a necessity not just for business professionals but also for individuals managing personal finances, entrepreneurs starting new ventures, and investors looking to build wealth. Business and Finance: Principles, Strategies, and Applications (Part One) provides a strong foundation in fundamental financial and business concepts, ensuring readers can confidently navigate the financial world. This volume ...

Asset Protection: A Complete Guide to Securing Your Personal and Business Wealth In today’s increasingly litigious and financially unstable world, safeguarding your assets is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Asset Protection: A Complete Guide to Securing Your Personal and Business Wealth is a comprehensive resource designed to help individuals, entrepreneurs, and business owners effectively protect their wealth and secure their financial future. This book breaks down the complexities of asset protection into easy-to-understand lessons that cover critical topics such as legal structures...

Tanja Hester and her husband Mark left their crazed careerist lifestyle to live their dream life in Lake Tahoe, retiring early from high-stress careers. Now Tanja will help you map out a customized plan for freedom and make it easy to succeed, whether you're good at math and budgeting - or not! Work Optional is more than just a financial plan: it's a plan for your whole life-designed by you, not by an employer or clients.

From the nuts and bolts of managing money to the deep psychological and even spiritual meaning it has in our lives, this personal-finance audiobook shows everyone, even complete novices, how to take control of their money.

If your future depends on stock market returns that only slightly beat rising costs, you’re not planning for retirement—you’re planning to run out of money slowly. But there’s another way. Engineer Your Retirement Plan with Bitcoin empowers forward-thinking professionals to rethink the future of retirement. Inside, you’ll discover how to combine proven methods with modern tools—including an introductory approach to sound digital assets like Bitcoin—to help your savings grow faster, last longer, and keep pace with economic change.

The Taxable Investor's Manifesto: Wealth Management Strategies to Last a Lifetime is written for every investor with taxable wealth and every advisor who serves them. The Taxable Investor's Manifesto guides listeners through a series of related topics, bringing clarity to complexity with an economy of words, while providing valuable and actionable advice at every turn.

Don’t even think about navigating YOUR social security benefits until you listen to this essential guide – Understand your options and secure your retirement for financial independence, even if you’re just starting your journey. A recent survey by the Retirement Confidence Index revealed that over 65% of soon-to-be retirees are apprehensive about their post-retirement life, largely due to a lack of understanding of their Social Security benefits.

Hit the financial reset button—and never look back. Financial Reset by Eric Tanzier is the no-fluff guide for anyone who feels behind, stuck, or overwhelmed by money. Whether you’re deep in debt, struggling to save, or simply want a better relationship with your finances, this book gives you a fresh start. Inside, you'll discover how to: Face your financial truth without shame Build a budget that reflects your real life Wipe out debt using proven, realistic methods Rebuild your safety net and future wealth Create habits that protect your progress With simple strategies and empowering ...

This book is a collection of questions and answers from my Quora and responses to students. It addresses a broad range of issues that come up about the nature of financial statements, how to value a company or startup, how to analyze financials, and how to create personal wealth. Check out the table of contents and see if this material is of interest to you.

Money issues are a frequent source of conflict in any marriage. But blended families are a monetary minefield. Debts, bills, and child support payments from previous relationships often influence the finances of a blended family. And planning for college expenses, retirement, and inheritance gets even more complicated in stepfamilies.

If you're like most Americans, your most valuable asset is your retirement fund. We diligently save money for years, yet most of us don't know how to avoid the costly mistakes that cause a good chunk of those savings to be lost to needless and excessive taxation. Now, in the midst of a financial crisis, there is more need than ever to protect your assets. The Retirement Savings Time Bomb, by renowned tax advisor Ed Slott, shows you in clear-cut layman's terms how to take control over your retirement savings plan.

Are you drowning in debt or living paycheck to paycheck? 90-Day Financial Turnaround is the lifeline you’ve been waiting for – a personal finance workbook that guides you step-by-step to budget smarter, pay off debt faster, and achieve financial freedom in just three months. Whether you’re a millennial dealing with student loans, a parent with mounting bills, or a young professional aiming to finally get ahead of your finances, this practical guide will empower you to take control of your money. In this 90-day program, you will learn to: Break the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle: Create a ...

Too many of us have retirement planning backwards. We think we’re supposed to handle the financial aspect first and put our dreams on hold until we can afford them. But before we run the numbers, before exploring strategies to avoid getting killed by taxes, we’ve first got to shift our mindset.

Following on the heels of the national bestselling The Little Book that Beats the Market, which has sold over 275,000 copies since its November 2005 publication, The Little Book of Value Investing offers investors (professional and amateur alike) the necessary tools to follow a value-investment model that consistently beats the market. Written in an easy-to-understand tone by Christopher H. Browne, the managing director of Tweedy, Browne Company, one of the most highly-regarded investment firms in the country, The Little Book of Value Investing is sure to be the next big thing in investing.

A financial plan is a comprehensive evaluation of an investor's current and future financial state. When we have a financial plan, we can start to initiate procedures and strategies laid out in the plan to accomplish our objectives. Find out how to make a financial strategy that covers everything from protecting your short-term investments to saving for your retirement.

Money Smart Teen Master money, build real wealth, and stay ahead for life Are you a teen — or the parent of one — who’s ready to take control of money instead of letting money control you? Money Smart Teen is the ultimate guide for young people who want more freedom, confidence, and power over their financial future. Whether you’re just starting to save, earning your first income, or dreaming big, this book will give you the tools to grow your money mindset step by step. 💡 Inside you’ll discover: ✅ How to budget using simple formulas like 50/30/20 ✅ Why saving early builds ...

"MBA ASAP is outstanding. John covers the foundations of sales, marketing, negotiation, strategy, and much more in the book. Additionally, he simplifies complex subjects so that anyone can grasp them." Sebastian R Cousins provides a comprehensive overview of business principles and practices. It’s a must-read for anyone looking to start their own business or advance their career in the business world. Business schools don't develop true leaders. Instead, they create themselves by acquiring the information, abilities, and experiences necessary for success. By reading this book, you can ...